A Theo Jansen inspired transport

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Check this video, from the Make blog, especially for Rik.

I want one. And I got the same drill motors used, I think.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCPlczI3k-c
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great specimen indeed

Unbelievable there still exist videos of these that I have not seen yet…

Twelve powered legs. Translated to my design, that would be 144 parts. Gross!

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Please tag
Robologist, please tag this as “Theo Jansen” for future reference.

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Done!
Done!

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mutually satisfying

rik’s car <=> steel legs

So when’s it going to be ready rik, 2013?

rikride.jpg

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Will it go 88 MpH?

Then Maybe!

BTW: it only needs one crank shaft for both legs.

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There goes my summer
After seeing this I know what I’m going to be going this summer.I’m ready for Frustration abound